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Pentagon City Shoplifters Go On ‘Shopping Spree’ — Leave In Handcuffs, Not With Bags: Police
Talk about a shopping spree gone wrong.
A targeted retail theft crackdown in Arlington’s Pentagon City ended with 15 suspects in cuffs, dozens of charges filed, and thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered, police announced.
On Friday, Aug. 22, Arlington County Police rolled out a coordinated sting with officers from the Evening Patrol Section, Community Action Team, and Criminal Investigations Section — teaming up with retail managers to identify and nab suspected thieves.
The result? A haul of 15 felony charges, 30 misdemeanors, 20 trespass notices, and even a threat to kill …
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In DC
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.
The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…